Sr. Principal Electrical Engineer (Affera)

Medtronic • Newton, MA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

At Medtronic you can begin a life-long career of exploration and innovation, while helping champion healthcare access and equity for all. You’ll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation in a more connected, compassionate world. A Day in the Life At Medtronic, we bring bold ideas forward with speed and decisiveness to put patients first in everything we do. In-person exchanges are invaluable to our work. We’re working a minimum of 4 days a week onsite as part of our commitment to fostering a culture of professional growth and cross-functional collaboration as we work together to engineer the extraordinary. As a Senior Principal Electrical Engineer, you will serve as a technical leader and expert in conceiving, designing, developing, and integrating complex electrical systems for Medtronic's innovative Cardiac Ablation Solutions products. This role provides a unique opportunity to work on challenging projects, mentor team members, and shape life-changing technologies. You will work cross-functionally with teams in mechanical engineering, software development, quality assurance, and manufacturing to drive projects from concept through commercialization, with a focus on technology development. Your work will help Medtronic achieve its mission of alleviating pain, restoring health, and extending life for millions of patients worldwide.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience OR Master’s degree with a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience OR PhD with 6 years relevant experience

Nice To Haves

• Deep experience with all phases of mixed-signal board design including architecture, circuit design, schematic capture, component selection, PCB layout, and design verification
• Strong electrical signals and systems fundamentals including frequency domain representations and circuit analysis
• Extensive experience with schematic capture and PCB layout tools
• Extensive experience using lab test equipment (e.g. multimeters, oscilloscopes, logic and network analyzers) for system integration, debugging and testing
• Experience designing, testing, and implementing high-voltage systems (~5 kV)
• Experience in designing and testing medical equipment within a regulated industry and familiarity with 60601-1 safety standard
• Ability to work in an agile development environment
• Interest in gaining an understanding of cardiac electrophysiology
• You are a proven influencer and exhibit skills in driving large scale technical initiatives.
• Interest in new technologies, coupled with the ability to quickly learn and apply new tools and techniques as needed
• Focus on accuracy and precision in technical tasks, which is crucial for quality and reliability

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and testing of mixed-signal electrical systems and circuits for medical devices, ensuring compliance with applicable regulatory standards (e.g., IEC 60601).
• Develop detailed specifications, schematics, and PCB layouts, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to meet design and performance requirements.
• Develop technical specifications for design and production, identify and mitigate risks, and test hardware conformance to specifications; may include designing new or modifying existing products.
• Lead technical project planning, establish timelines, define deliverables, and proactively identify and mitigate potential project risks.
• Other responsibilities as assigned

Benefits

• Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package
• We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage.
• Health, Dental and vision insurance, Health Savings Account, Healthcare Flexible Spending Account, Life insurance, Long-term disability leave, Dependent daycare spending account, Tuition assistance/reimbursement, and Simple Steps (global well-being program).
• Incentive plans, 401(k) plan plus employer contribution and match, Short-term disability, Paid time off, Paid holidays, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Employee Assistance Program, Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement (subject to IRS earning minimums), and Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees